Juna Priest
Reno,NV
Summary
Dedicated and compassionate Registered Nurse seeking new, challenging clinical practice with opportunities for diverse learning experience. Strong desire to contribute to a dynamic team, leading to better patient outcomes and advancement in serving various patient populations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center - Trauma/Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
Reno, NV
07.2024 - Current
- Provided comprehensive critical care to medically complex medical surgical and poly-trauma patients requiring continuous hemodynamic monitoring, mechanical ventilation, and adaptive thinking to achieve patient stabilization and prevent further decompensation
- Managed titratable vasoactive medications, high-alert medications, sedatives, and paralytics to maintain hemodynamic stability in critically ill patients
- Assisted with emergent bedside procedures including central/arterial line insertion, chest tube placement, intubation and bronchoscopy, external ventricular drain placement, cardioversion, and endoscopy
- Analyzed patient assessment data to develop individualized care plans for critically ill patients
- Collaborate and use teamwork skills to assist in safe nursing practices with peers and colleagues
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center - Telemetry 7
Reno, NV
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Developed strong time management and critical thinking skills to provide quality, patient-centered care to four to six patients
- Monitored patients' vital signs, lab values, and telemetry data to detect arrhythmias and other abnormalities
- Preceptor for new graduates, nursing students, nurse apprentices, and travel nurses
- Provide emotional support for patients, families, and friends during difficult, vulnerable times
- Advocate for patients by actively listening, addressing their needs, and promoting their well-being
- Educated patients and families on health management, medication usage, and discharge planning
Patient Access Representative
Hometown Health and Wellness
09.2020 - 08.2021
- Assisted with patient data entry into EPIC for both flu and COVID vaccinations
- Collected and entered patient demographic and insurance data into EPIC to establish patient’s medical records in compliance with HIPAA privacy standards
- Assessed temperatures of individuals for COVID symptoms
- Trained new employees on EPIC and other various tasks
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of NV, Reno
05.2025
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Carrington College - Reno
01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of NV, Reno
01.2020
Skills
- Enthusiastic and fast learner
- Fulfillment in a collaborative, team-centered environment
- Proficient IV and ultrasound IV skills
- Exceptional organization skills
- Reliable, flexible, kind
Affiliations
- Mock code team
- American Nurses Association
- American Association of Critical Care Nurses
Certification
- Registered Nurse - Nevada NCSBN ID 24635087 or license number 858571
- BLS/CPR
- ACLS
- Open Heart
- TAVR
- US IV Certified
- Preceptor
Timeline
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center - Trauma/Medical Surgical Intensive Care Unit
07.2024 - Current
Registered Nurse
Renown Regional Medical Center - Telemetry 7
09.2022 - 07.2024
Patient Access Representative
Hometown Health and Wellness
09.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Public Health
University of NV, Reno
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
University of NV, Reno
Associate’s Degree - Nursing
Carrington College - Reno